Travel

Grand Prismatic Circles: Travel with Intent – Circle

Circles within circles at Grand Prismatic Spring Circles of varying size dissected with cracks and surrounded by steaming mists arising…

8 years ago

All-time Favorites: WPC

The theme for the very last Weekly Photo Challenge was All-time Favorites. I'm late getting these up because my computer…

8 years ago

Central Oregon Wildflower Show

The Central Oregon Wildflower Show is on hiatus in 2018 but the Native Plant Sale is taking place this weekend, June…

8 years ago

Delicate Arch – Beloved Icon: CFFC

A treasure in stone There it is. The view of Delicate Arch in Arches National Park I was waiting for.…

8 years ago

Flowers & flags: Friday Flowers

Bright yellow flowers on a currant shrub with colorful flags flying in the background. The bridge passes over the Deschutes…

8 years ago

Glass Buttes obsidian field trip

Glass Buttes Flint knapper's camp I went on a field trip recently to one of my favorite places–Glass Buttes. Obsidian…

8 years ago

Gray Butte Hike: Wildflowers & Views

Scenic views all around The hike to Gray Butte, located in the Crooked River National Grassland near Terrebonne, Oregon, is…

8 years ago

Osprey pair in action: WPC

An unlikely sighting Last week I was out walking my dog on the Mill A Loop Trail  in Bend, Oregon…

8 years ago

Time Lines 2: Bryce Canyon National Park

Lines of Hoodoos Here's one more entry for the Weekly Photo Challenge of Lines. The many layered castles in Bryce…

8 years ago

Time Lines: Utah Parks

Time lines from long ago The time lines are obvious in the many rock forms in state and national parks…

8 years ago

Blackbird Rising: WPC

Last weekend I saw this yellow-headed blackbird rising above the misty steam surrounding Crystal Crane Hot Springs in Oregon. He…

8 years ago

Yellowstone Favorite Places: WPC

I have so many Yellowstone favorite places it's hard to choose. Here's a collection of photos of things that make…

8 years ago

Beautiful Beadwork – OWPC: Museum

Messages communicated without words I am always amazed by the beautiful beadwork on display at the High Desert Museum where…

8 years ago

Mill A Loop – Deschutes River Trail

Short and sweet hike The Mill A Loop is a short and easy hike that starts on the flag bridge…

8 years ago

Canutts Gems and Rockshop – Lotsa rocks!

Cool rocks - inside and out Do you ever drive by a place a million times and think to yourself,…

8 years ago

Tour of Bend

The Weekly Photo Challenge this week is Tour Guide. This will be easy! Enjoy some pictures of beautiful sights in…

8 years ago

Three Creek Lake – Kayak trip

Kayaking at Three Creek Lake This high elevation lake, 17 miles south of Sisters, Oregon, is a popular spot with…

8 years ago

Bridge Art – The Other Side

I have posted a couple pictures of  bridge art on one side of this bridge in Bend, Oregon. Now it's…

8 years ago

Crane Creek Ranch Sculpture

I saw this metal sculpture of a stagecoach on a recent trip and wanted to experiment with how to present…

8 years ago

Storm over Hart Mountain

Last week  when I visited Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge, a threatening looking storm was moving in. Dark clouds temporarily…

8 years ago

Pete French Round Barn

Horsemen of the past Turning in his saddle and tilting his dusty hat to shade his eyes, he finally sees…

8 years ago

Rorschach Reflections

Silent Sunday

9 years ago

Little Lava Lake: Kayaking the start of something big

Visiting Little Lava Lake Little Lava Lake is a small lake that plays a very big role in Oregon. Located…

9 years ago

Beyond the facade: Malheur’s treasures

This old building may appear dull and pedestrian to some. If you look beyond the peeling paint and overgrown yard,…

9 years ago

Layered point

This week the word for the Weekly Photo Challenge is Layered. Here is one of the many beautiful layered formations…

9 years ago

Beer Flowers

Here's a picture of the flowers on some hops plants. Here in the Bend area, there are many breweries (about…

9 years ago

Utah National Parks: Trees & Rocks

The Weekly Photo Challenge this week is Structure. I immediately thought of our recent trip to the five national parks…

9 years ago

Hello Hood: Silent Sunday

Silent Sunday

9 years ago

Art in The High Desert show 2017

Artwork shines at the Art in the High Desert show If you're looking for things to do in Bend this weekend, go…

9 years ago

Corners built to last

Here are several old corners that have stood the test of time. Weekly Photo Challenge - Corner

9 years ago

Solar Eclipse Success!

We traveled half an hour from our house to see the eclipse in the Path of Totality. Success! Here's some…

9 years ago